The Essex Serpent is a six episode mini-series that premiered with two episodes on Friday, May 13th via Apple TV Plus. The show is based on the 2016 best selling novel of the same name by author Sarah Perry. The story follows Cora Seaborne, played by Claire Danes, as a 19th century widow who moves to Essex to investigate the possible existence of a sea serpent. On Today's Episode we run down the plot and talk theories on what is going on in this gothic romdram. Enjoy!

On today’s docket we’re comparing The Lincoln Lawyer 2011 film with the pilot of the new 10-episode series on Netflix. The first episode is titled “He Rides Again.” There are plenty of similarities and differences to highlight as well as background info to go over. Tune in if you're interested and enjoy!

Everything old is new again. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is the latest edition in Alex Kurtzman and Jenny Lumet’s ever expanding vision on CBS Studios Star Trek franchise. Joining Discovery, Prodigy,  Picard, Lower Decks, and Short Treks, Strange New Worlds is a throwback, episodic adventure-drama filled with familiar faces aboard just as familiar a ship.
 
On Today's Episode we discuss the plot to the pilot episode, the reviews, while also conducting a few trivia quizzes. Tune in! 

Shining Girls is about a time-traveling, dimension hopping, serial killer. The first three episodes, which Apple TV released on April 29th are titled Cutline, Evergreen, and Overnight. The show is made up of a consolidated cast led by Elisabeth Moss, Wagner Moura and Jamie Bell. On Today’s Episode, we discuss the plot, our theories and predictions, as well as the reviews. Tune in and enjoy!

Paramount+ has dropped the first three hours of its new miniseries The Offer, about the making of the 1972 classic,The Godfather.  As a biographical drama, the show primarily relies on the real-life account of its central character, producer Albert S. Ruddy to disclose the gritty details behind the film's creation. On Today’s Episode, we discuss the best and worst parts of the series so far, as well as the reaction from critics and audiences. Enjoy!

Under the Banner of Heaven had its two episode premiere Thursday, April 28th.   It’s a dark, creepy, murder mystery that sends a stark message about how cultish and backwards religions become when practiced by fundamentalists. It’s cast includes big names like Andrew Garfield, Daisy Edgar-Jones, Sam Worthington, and even a Culkin! The titles of the episodes we review are ‘When God Was Love’ and ‘Rightful Place.’ Check them out if you have not already. Tune in and enjoy!

The Man Who Fell To Earth is a new science fiction series on SHOWTIME about aliens on earth. Just like in Roswell, New Mexico, or Resident Alien the extraterrestrial beings have taken human form to complete a mission, yet quickly find some of our human customs difficult to adapt to and understand. 

The show was developed by Jenny Lumet and Alex Kurtzman, the same duo behind the recently canceled Clarice. It stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Naomi Harris and Bill Nighy. It is not a remake, but a continuation based on the 1976 David Bowie film and 1963 novel by Walter Tevis. On Today's Episode, we discuss the history of the show and the plot to the pilot. Tune in and enjoy! 

Gaslit premiered this Sunday, April 24th on STARZ. Julia Roberts, Sean Penn, and Dan Stevens star alongside a strong ensemble cast and an executive producer list that includes Mr. Robot’s Sam Esmail. The show dramatizes the events leading up to Richard Nixon’s 1972 Watergate Scandal. The pilot episode is titled 'Will' and runs an hour long. Tune in as we discuss the plot, our thoughts and the reviews to the show. 

Developed by Kaley Cuoca’s production team Yes, Norman Productions and based on Chris Bohjalian’s 2018 New York Times Best Seller of the same name, The Flight Attendant is back for another season. Though it garnered mostly positive reviews during its first run, we’re here to discuss how the second season two-episode premiere holds up. "Seeing Double" and "Mushrooms, Tasers, and Bears, Oh My!" are the titles of the episodes. Make sure to tune in, let us know you're thoughts, and enjoy!

Russian Doll is a comedy - science fiction series on Netflix that just dropped its second season. Nowhen, is the title of this season premiere, and the topic we discuss on Today's Episode.  The show revolves around a woman named Nadia (played by Natasha Lyonne) living in NYC as her life is (once again) turned upside down after a quick ride from the Lenox Hill subway station. Tune in to hear our thoughts, predictions, and to find out what show we're reviewing next. Thanks!